Imagine the life to be lived in this beautiful residence, sited on a private home site, ensuring tranquility with the sights and sounds of nature! Tropical palms and flowering shrubs, creating beautiful curb appeal, will captivate and beckon a walk through the front door, where you will see the piece de resistance of this home, a stunning heated pool, with a mesmerizing natural rock waterfall, its cocktail table and surrounding paver decking! Here, you'll live the ideal lifestyle, whether enjoying a late night swim, cocktails or dining alfresco with friends and family. Inside, you'll find gorgeous wood floors, a recently updated chef's gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, gas range, granite counters and oversized island, built-ins showcasing a place for books and personal mementos, double tray ceiling with crown molding, surround-sound speakers in the family room and more. Peace of mind is provided by hurricane impact-resistant windows throughout, a newer air-conditioning system and newer shingle roof. With its prime location near the UTC mall, restaurants, and boutiques, University Place also offers residents two community pools, recreational and hiking trails, a lake for kayaking, fitness center, two outdoor kitchens for grilling and entertaining, playground and tennis courts. University Place is just minutes from downtown Sarasota and its beaches, including award-winning Siesta Key. The astute and savvy buyer will appreciate the ultimate lifestyle and location for Florida living.